C64 Lady Cossington Had Dared?

Charles halted his next step, and turned slowly.

Lord Denney, hasting down the steps, rushed to him with a smile. He stopped and stood straight, standing a few inches shorter than Charles, waiting for the latter to bow to him. Charles obliged, unwillingly inclining his head halfway. "It has been a long while. How do you do?"

"I am fine." Was the simple answer